Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) Total Operating Expense: ﷼183 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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SAU:4290 Alkhaleej Training and Education Co SAU:4290
56 GF Score
Price ﷼14.17
GF Value ﷼30.48
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Total Operating Expense?

Alkhaleej Training and Education Co SAU:4290 56 Total Operating Expense is ﷼183 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:4290 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼30.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼35 Mil. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼183 Mil.

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Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Annual Data
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Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ﷼183 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Total Operating Expense of ﷼183 Mil mean?
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) has a Total Operating Expense of ﷼183 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Alkhaleej Training and Education Co and its competitors.
Is Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Total Operating Expense too high?
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's current Total Operating Expense is ﷼183 Mil. Overall, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Total Operating Expense compare to EDU and TAL?
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Total Operating Expense of ﷼183 Mil can be compared against companies in the Education industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Operating Expense for an Education company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Education industry context. However, Total Operating Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Alkhaleej Training and Education Co and its competitors. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's current Total Operating Expense is ﷼183 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkhaleej Training and Education Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼30.48, compared to a current price of ﷼14.17 — trading 53.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is ﷼183 Mil. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290), the current Total Operating Expense is ﷼183 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼14.17 is trading 53.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼30.48. GuruFocus considers Alkhaleej Training and Education Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4290:

  • Total Operating Expense: ﷼183 Mil
  • GF Value™: ﷼30.48 vs. price of ﷼14.17 (53.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4290 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Business Description

Address Olaya Main Road, Building No. 8480, Unit No. 5, Wadi Al-Thumamah, Behind Jarir Bookstore, Olaya, Riyadh, SAU, 12213
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co and its subsidiaries are engaged in operating schools for primary and secondary education with an international curriculum, IT & Computer training institutes, teaching languages and communication skills institutes, providing high management consulting services and integrated office administrative services activities, and establishing and operating call centres. The Group's operating segments are: Training, Universities, Management projects and others, Call centre, and Schools. Maximum revenue is generated from the Call Centre segment, which is engaged in managing and operating customer service centres via telephone and digital technologies for several government and corporate customers. Geographically, the Group derives its key revenue from Saudi Arabia.
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